Glenwood Springs Post Independent - Arts and Entertainment. Colton Walter, a horse whisperer who has been breaking horses on the Western Slope for 23 years, is rumored to be able to break a horse that has never been handled in three hours, and he will demonstrate his skill for fairgoers, said Renelle Lott, fair marketing and sponsorship specialist. Colton Walter, a horse whisperer who has been breaking horses on the Western Slope for 23 years, is rumored to be able to break a horse that...

The key is a response to the natural world that most cultures have forgotten or lost, because every human being can trace their genealogy back to a time when tribal instinct and learning from the surroundings was paramount to existence. The horse became integrated into the program when a group experienced a trail ride and began experiencing the natural world, and sharing the experience in story with each other. For years, many American Indian students struggled with the sciences because...

Designs also show a VIP section, outside smoking area, counter for food sales and event room, which will only be opened to accommodate large crowds during busy race days such as the Kentucky Derby and Preakness. The planning board granted approval for a 32,805-square-foot building, but the developer will first construct about 27,800 square feet and then add the remaining space at a later date, said Barbara Casey, the attorney for GS Park Racing. The club will include a circular bar near...

These may be tricks of the trade, but the trade is not so popular anymore in Western Washington, where dairy farms are dying and cattle ranches are scant. Ranch sorting is tough, testing everything from a rider's skill to a horse's training to teamwork under the pressure of a clock, and in the confines of a small area. The ranch sorting competition, which started this year, draws horse lovers of all ages and skill levels to play cowboy for a night. As the sun burned low in the sky, Larry...

Twenty of the top trainers in Southern California have been penalized in recent years for going over the permissible level of Bute in races, mostly after finishing in the top three, according to a review of hundreds of their license records by The San Diego Union-Tribune. Twenty of the top trainers in Southern California have been penalized in recent years for going over the permissible level of Bute in races, mostly after finishing in the top three, according to a review of hundreds of...

Mike Fox Chases Canadian Triple Crown in Prince of Wales by Claire Novak Date Posted: July 13, 2007 Last Updated: July 15, 2007 Queen s Plate winner Mike Fox and jockey Emma-Jayne Wilson will aim for the second jewel in the Triple Crown of Canadian racing when the field goes postward in Sunday s Prince of Wales Stakes at Fort Erie Race Track. Mike Fox Chases Canadian Triple Crown in Prince of Wales . bloodhorse.com. Mike Fox Chases Canadian Triple Crown in Prince of Wales by Claire Novak...

Visitors will see a demonstration called the 'unicorn,' which involves three horses in triangular formation pulling a carriage across a field, said Dee Doolittle, Mitchell Farm's executive director. an array of equestrian exhibitions and feats will be on display, ranging from dangerous jumps performed by Sarah Weaver and her Grand Prix jumper horse to chariots pulled by black Friesians, the oldest breed of European horse. In addition, a silent auction of jewelry, art and a Maine vacation...

Whether you're a special interest visitor or just looking to escape the bustle for an afternoon, these five spots are just right for getting away from it all. But with more than 500 parks within the city limits, broadening your horizons can be a daunting task. In the neighborhood: The Pullman area is one of Chicago's most historically relevant 'hoods, and the folks at the Historic Pullman Foundation Visitor Center and Historic District are more than willing to fill you in with maps and...

TriCities.com - News - Another seized horse found to have championship bloodline - grandson of Triple Crown winner Affirmed discovered in Knoxville - TriCities TN/VA. BLOUNTVILLE Another of the six horses being treated for malnourishment and dehydration at a Knoxville-based horse rescue organization after they and more than a dozen others were seized from a Bristol woman, comes from champion bloodlines, the agency director said Saturday. BLOUNTVILLE Another of the six horses being treated...